New Delhi, Feb 10: Indian kickboxing sensation Sudhir Saxena has once again elevated the nation’s standing in combat sports by securing a Silver Medal at the 5th India Open International Kickboxing Cup. The elite championship, sanctioned by the WAKO India Kickboxing Federation, took place at the iconic Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium from February 4th to 8th, 2026. Facing a grueling draw against some of the…
SWITCH Mobility Flags Off 200+ Electric Buses in Delhi, Further Strengthening City’s Electric Public Transport Network
Bangalore, Feb 10: SWITCH Mobility, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, today flagged off 272 SWITCH EiV12 Low Floor Bus for city transport under the CESL (Convergence Energy Services Limited) tender from the Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi. The flag-off forms part of a centralised rollout of 950 electric buses in the Capital city. The flag-off was…
Barista Coffee Spreads the Love with “Currently Romantic” – A Special Valentine’s Campaign
Valentine’s is a special time to celebrate love and share memorable moments with your loved ones. As Valentine’s is a time for togetherness and creating cherished memories, Barista Coffee aims to make every moment meaningful for couples and loved ones. This season, India’s iconic café brand, Barista Coffee Company, invites you to indulge in sweetness and irresistible flavours through its special ‘Currently Romantic’ menu. As a…
Preparations in Full Swing at Sarp Mundeswar Shaiva Shrine for Maha Shivaratri
Tentulikhunti, Feb, 10:Preparations are in full swing for Maha Shivaratri at the Baba Sarp Mundeswar Temple located in Sapamunda village under Paraja Barangpadar Gram Panchayat of Tentulikhunti block in Nabarangpur district. In the first phase, the temple and its premises were cleaned by devotees. Following this, it was decided to begin painting work. The painting of Baba Sarp Mundeswar Temple, the Hanuman Temple, the kitchen…
Kotpad Panchayat Samiti Organises Sports and Cultural Events for Persons with Disabilities
Kotpad:Feb, 10: Sports and cultural competitions for persons with disabilities were organised by the Kotpad Block and NAC (Notified Area Council) at the Kotpad Sporting Club ground. The cultural programmes were held at the Kotpad NAC Kalyan Mandap. On this occasion, Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra, NAC Chairman M. Shankar Rao, MP’s representative Rameshwar Jena, Block Chairperson Kamala Bhatra, Vice-Chairman Tapan Panigrahi, NAC Vice-Chairperson M. Santoshi, MLA’s…
District-Level Meeting of Private Schools Held in Umerkote
Umerkote, Feb, 10: A district-level meeting of private schools in Nabarangpur district was held on Sunday at a hotel in Umerkote to discuss issues related to overall quality of education, curriculum, student safety, and fee regulations. Representatives and managing directors of more than 30 private schools participated in the meeting and discussed the progress being made in implementing the New Education Policy. It was emphasized…
Private College Teachers’ Association Delegation Meets High-Level Committee
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 10:: A five-member delegation of the Odisha State Private College Teachers and Employees’ Association held discussions with the high-level committee constituted under the chairmanship of retired IAS officer Ashok Kumar Tripathy. The meeting was held at the Ama College Ama Gaurav conference hall at Toshali Bhawan in Satyanagar. During the meeting, a demand was placed to bring lecturers and non-teaching staff appointed between…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Feb, 10: A joint public grievance hearing camp was held today at the Zilla Parishad Conference Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampad Madkar. The camp was attended by Additional District Magistrate (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia, Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Sub-Collector of Nabarangpur Prakash Kumar Mishra, along with all district-level departmental…
Cold Wave Returns as Night Temperatures Drop Across the State
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 10: The cold wave conditions are once again being felt across the state. Over the past two days, the night temperature has dropped, leading to an increase in cold conditions. The minimum temperature across the state is likely to fall further by 2 to 3 degrees over the next 3 to 4 days, according to the IMD.
Computer Proficiency Made Mandatory for Government Jobs; Circular Issued to All Departments
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 10:The Odisha Government has made basic computer proficiency mandatory for candidates applying for government jobs. All departments and district authorities have been directed to strictly enforce computer qualification criteria in the recruitment process. In an official letter issued on the 27th by the Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department, instructions were given to all government departments, heads of departments, Revenue Divisional Commissioners, and…